Cove Joggers is committed to encouraging our members to take part,
but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our
paramount concern. We recommend levels
of training dependent on age and ability and expect our members to
participate within these boundaries.
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY:
To
support our Health and Safety policy statement we are committed to the
following duties:
- Undertake
regular, recorded risk assessment of all activities organised by the club.
- Create
a safe environment for club organised activities by putting health and safety
measures in place as identified by the assessment.
- Ensure
that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health and
safety policy.
- Appoint
a competent club member to assist with health and safety responsibilities.
-
Ensure
that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in
place and known by all members.
-
Where
possible, provide suitable access to basic First Aid facilities
-
Encourage
the reporting of any injuries or accidents sustained during any activity
organised by the club
-
Ensure
that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for
effectiveness.
As a club member, you have a duty to:
- Take
reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be
affected by what you do or not do.
- Assess
your own fitness levels, health and maturity as a runner when deciding what
training to undertake and what competitions to enter.
- Conduct
yourself in a manner to prevent harm to others in the running group or to
members of the public.
- Co-operate
with the club on health and safety issues, follow the club’s running safety
guidelines and any safety advice from the running group leader or event
officials.
- Correctly
use all equipment provided by the club.
- Not
interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
FIRST AID: Location
of first aid facilities: club cupboard in the classroom used by the club on a
Sunday morning at the Samuel Cody School, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough.
